d'Overbroeck's
School summary
Founded in 1977, d'Overbroeck's has grown into a co-educational independent school in Oxford with around 700 pupils, the majority of them in a notably large sixth form of 423. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, and met all compliance standards. Boarding is offered alongside day places across the 11-18 age range. With more than a quarter of pupils receiving SEN support, the school clearly accommodates a broad range of learners rather than a narrow academic profile.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
47%
National average 23%
A-level A*-B
82%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 May 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 47 per cent of GCSE grades reached 9-7 against a national average of 23 per cent, and 82 per cent of A-level grades were A*-B compared with 55 per cent nationally. The sixth form is the heart of the school, with sciences, mathematics, economics and psychology among the most popular A-level choices. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels, pupils can take the EPQ, and the curriculum extends to languages such as Russian and Chinese.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal · Patrick Horne
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 423
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in art, sport and performing arts point to strengths beyond the classroom for those who excel in them. Academic scholarships are also available for able pupils.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1977
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 28.9%
- EHC plans
- 0.14%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,985 - £35,385
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £25,980 - £33,285
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries (up to 50 per cent of fees) from year 7 up
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.